As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AWWA
The American Water Works Association.
BOARD
The Municipal Board of the Village of Newark, New York.
CROSS-CONNECTION
Any unprotected connection between any part of a water system
used or intended to supply water for drinking purposes and any source
or system containing water or substance that is not or cannot be approved
as equally safe, wholesome and potable for human consumption.
CUSTOMER
The person responsible for payment of charges for water or
other facilities and services.
OWNER'S SERVICE PIPE
The pipe or tubing leading from the curb stop and curb box
across the customer's property to the customer's building, structure
or premises and connected to the meter.
PERSON
An individual, firm, association or corporation, either public
or private.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
The tap or connection to the main, corporation stop, curb
box, curb stop and sufficient tubing or pipe to connect the corporation
stop to the curb box.
SPECIFICATIONS
The written requirements adopted by the Board and published
for general reference concerning the requirements for work and materials
related to the Village of Newark water system.
SUPERINTENDENT
The Coordinator of Public Works or his/her duly authorized
representative.
VILLAGE
The Village of Newark, Wayne County, New York.
WATER SYSTEM
The entire system of pipes, valves, buildings, reservoirs,
plants and other facilities owned by the Village of Newark and used
for the supply, treatment, storage and transmission of water.
[Amended 9-18-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
All water services shall be metered, regardless of the purpose
for which they are to be used, unless otherwise specified.
A. Ownership. All meters will be furnished and owned by the Village
and shall be subject to the exclusive control and jurisdiction of
the Board. The Board reserves the right in all cases to stipulate
the size of the meter to be used in any connection.
B. Maintenance. The Board will be responsible for installing and maintaining
all meters and for replacing meters that have become inoperable through
ordinary wear and tear. However, any damage to meters that is the
result of an insecure location or of negligence or carelessness on
the part of the owner, occupant or others, such as damage due to freezing,
will be rectified by the Board at the expense of the property owner.
C. Location. Wherever possible, meters shall be set in a basement or
utility room. The Board may require that meters that cannot be sufficiently
housed in a basement or utility area, such as an oversized meter,
are set in a specially designated outside pit. Where a meter would
otherwise be located more than 100 feet from the curb box, a meter
pit may be required. Meter pit size shall conform to the construction
specifications, and further, all outside meters shall be maintained
in an accessible, structurally sound, dry place. Any secondary water
meters shall be installed as close to its point of use as is reasonably
possible, the location for which must be approved by the Department
of Public Works.
D. Testing. The Board reserves the right to remove and test all meters,
at its discretion, in order to maintain the accuracy of the meter.
Customers may request the removal of a meter or testing upon payment
of a fee as set by the Board.
E. Removal; meter seals. No meter may be removed or adjusted in any
way without the prior notification and consent of the Board. If any
disturbance of the seal is noted, the Board should be notified immediately.
F. Remote reading registers. The Board reserves the right to place remote
reading registers on any service as an integral part of the meter
installation.
G. Hydrant meters. Hydrant meters will be furnished at a minimum prepaid
charge. The Board will install, adjust and remove all hydrant meters,
which are not to be disturbed by the builder or contractor in any
manner. The builder or contractor shall be responsible for any damage
to the meter caused by negligence or accident and will reimburse the
Board for any damage caused in this manner.
H. Accessibility. Employees of the Board shall have access to meters,
as well as all aspects of the water service, at all reasonable hours
for purposes of reading, inspecting or service repairs.
I. Liability for damage. The Village and Board will not be responsible
for damage cause by drainage of water in connection with the testing,
repairing or removal of any meter. In addition, the Village and Board
will not be responsible for any damage to property caused by a defectively
functioning meter.
J. Mobile home parks. Only one meter is to be installed for each mobile
home park. A mobile home park shall have 120 days from the effective
date of this subsection to bring their park into compliance with this
requirement.
[Added 10-17-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
[Amended 7-17-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
The Village Board may from time to time adopt
by resolution rules and regulations pertaining to billing regulations
for all accounts. The rules and regulations shall be on file with
the Village Clerk.
Rates for the use of water, charges for the
installation of services, for meter, for testing, for fire service
or for other special services and penalties shall be set, from time
to time, by resolution of the Village Board of the Village of Newark.